Read: Extendicare vs NLRB; Maetta Vance vs Ball State University (06-25-12, 06-27-12, and 11-26-12); Definition of a supervisor (11-26-12); Supreme Court page for Maetta Vance case - http://www.supremecourt.gov/Search.aspx?FileName=/docketfiles/11-556.htm

The cases of Extendicare vs NLRB and Maetta Vance vs Ball State University review the law on what constitutes a supervisor.

1. What do you think of the claims made by Extendicare that certain levels of their nursing staff were not supervisors? Do you agree or disagree with the court's final decision? State your reasons.
2. Similarly, do you agree with Ball State University and the lower courts Maetta Vance's supervisor wasn't a supervisor? The Supreme Court heard the case on 11-26-12 which offered arguments both for and against the lower court's ruling. Regardless of the legal outcome, should the University be held liable for the discrimination Maetta was subjected to whether or not it was from a colleague or supervisor? State your reason

1. References

Extendicare Health Services, Inc., d/b/a/ Galtier Health Center v. National Labor Relations Board, Nos. 03-2626, 04-1141. (6th Cir. May 9, 2006).

• Greenwald, J. (2012, June 27). Supreme Court to clarify what constitutes a supervisor in harassment case. Workforce.
• Goddard, J. and Glantz, Z. (nd). Vance v. Ball State University: Oral Agreement: November 26, 2012. Cornell University Law School.